Leixões Port

Matosinhos, Porto, Portugal · industrial

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The Port of Leixões is one of Portugal's largest seaports and the primary maritime gateway for the Northern Region. Located in Matosinhos, just north of Porto and approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the Douro River mouth, the port handles diverse cargoes including containers, bulk cargoes, breakbulk and ro-ro, as well as serving cruise ships and fishing vessels. It is connected to Portugal's national railway network by the Leixões line.

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Type
industrial
Length
250 m
Coordinates
41.1833, -8.7000

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